Kaio
Every Kaio since 1993 — 429 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaio
Kaio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,619 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 429 American babies have been named Kaio. Its peak came in 2023, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,619 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,139 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,166 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,535 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,022 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,138 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,253 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,841 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,491 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,918 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,373 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,973 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,535 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,599 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,816 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,600 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,505 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,329 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,448 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,178 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,729 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,527 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,493 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,052 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,462 |
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Famous people named Kaio
- Kaio Felipe Gonçalves Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaio in 2025?
Kaio ranked #4,619 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaio?
429 babies have been named Kaio in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaio most popular?
Kaio peaked in 2023, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Kaio a boy or girl name?
Kaio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaio rising or falling?
Kaio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaio?
Well-known people named Kaio include Kaio Felipe Gonçalves (soccer player).